carried away
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But it’s worth bearing in mind his words before getting carried away with the relief rally.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
But the opportunity was nevertheless there for a sort of staged closure: Mullin could apologize, say he got carried away, and pledge to work with the chairman going forward.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
“Expect risk to get bought for a bit, but don’t get too carried away with this,” ING’s Padhraic Garvey and Benjamin Schroeder said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
The poet was finally carried away into the purely fantastic by his determination to create a hero for Rome that would make all other heroes seem insignificant.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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